The Birthday Cake Thief is the first in a delightful new Little Gems series for young readers age 5+. Absolutely iconic Vashti Hardy, this vibrant story is a fabulous combination of STEM, action-packed adventure, engaging mystery and family connection. A bionic unicorn and a cog bunny named Gearlop join Hana and her new friend, detective… Continue reading The Moonlight Mystery Agency: The Birthday Cake Thief by Vashti Hardy
Land of the Last Wildcat is the first in a new action adventure series with a fantastic environmental message. I was immediately drawn to this appealing book because of my own little ginger 'wildcats', Gus & George. Land of the Last Wildcat centres on the folklore of a magical cat with healing powers. Believed to… Continue reading Land of the Last Wildcat by Lui Sit
As midwinter draws near, King Winter's Birthday is the perfect book to share. Exploring the passing of the seasons through inticing folklore, it emphasises contrasting weather and the rhythms of the year. It was King Winter's birthday and he was planning a party. More than anything, he wanted his brother and sisters to visit: Queen… Continue reading King Winter’s Birthday by Jonathan Freedland & Emily Sutton
Jennifer Claessen’s The December Witches is the third enchanting installment in her autumnal A Month of Magic trilogy. Casting an irresistible spell on readers who love magical adventures infused with seasonal charm, this story finds Clementine Merlyn about to turn 13 and experience her first proper month of magic. But joy soon turns to chaos… Continue reading The December Witches by Jennifer Claessen ~ Blog Tour
Phil Hickes is back with another story that will make you shiver and double check dark corners before going to sleep. Ghost Story Society is the second terrifying instalment in the wonderfully creepy Shadowhall Academy series. Set in the dark, cold month of January, it's the perfect story to read cuddled up under a blanket.… Continue reading Shadowhall Academy: Ghost Story Society by Phil Hickes
Hunt for the Golden Scarab is the first in a new, intriguing time travel series by master of mystery, M.G. Leonard. Intense from the very first page, readers are pulled into a high-stakes world of music, magic and quests for artefacts that can change the world. Sim and his mum have never lived anywhere for… Continue reading Hunt for the Golden Scarab by M.G. Leonard
Click on the covers to find out more or purchase on-line from Bookshop.org: The Carousel Horse by Tony Mitton & Penny Neville-Lee (Bloomsbury) The Carousel Horse is an absolutely stunning story about following your dreams and finding out where you belong. Glittering carousels have such a magical appeal. There's always that 'what if'... What if… Continue reading Perfect Picture Books – Autumn 2024
Planet Earth: My Life So Far (An Autobiography of Our World) is everything you could want in a non-fiction book for children. Brightly coloured and oh so appealing illustrations bring facts to life on every page. From the very beginning of our world to present geography to our hope for the future, children will discover… Continue reading Planet Earth: My Life So Far by Mike Barfield & Jess Bradley
Mo (Monday the Sixteenth) is an under-dog readers can really get behind. He never asked to be born into a family line of wardens who protect the village of Bogfoss from monsters who wander the streets in search of food. Small and weak, Mo doesn't think he's suited to being a warden AT ALL -… Continue reading Grumpfort by Jamie Hammond
The Great Fox Revealed by Justyn Edwards is the thrilling and highly-anticipated conclusion to The Great Fox Illusion series. With its captivating mix of mystery, magic, and adventure, this third instalment brings readers back into the suspenseful world of young Flick Lions, a resilient and determined heroine who has won over readers with her intelligence… Continue reading The Great Fox Revealed by Justyn Edwards
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